soon led, headed approaching 2nd, prominent, closed up from 3 out travelling smoothly, led from last, soon strongly pressed, stayed on best to assert closing stages
tracked leaders, closed up from 3 out, effort approaching straight, kept on without matching front pair run-in
pushed along early, not fluent 1st, chased leaders, fell 2nd
waited with, slightly impeded 2nd, progress to chase leaders and not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight
soon mid-division, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon no extra
impeded 1st, soon towards rear, impeded 2nd, no impression from before 3 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, closed travelling smoothly from before 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure from last
mid-division, badly hampered 2nd, bad mistake 4th, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight
towards rear, badly hampered and unseated rider 2nd
chased leaders, pushed along 6th and lost position, no extra approaching 2 out, tailed off
soon mid-division, closed to track leaders travelling smoothly from 3 out, challenged last, soon every chance, kept on without matching winner closing stages
soon mid-division on outer, not fluent 6th, under pressure from 3 out, no extra approaching next
prominent, a little keen, no extra approaching straight
chased leaders, a little keen, soon prominent, led approaching 2nd, slight mistake 2 out, headed from last, no extra and one pace after
slight mistake 1st, soon tracked leaders on outer, pushed along after 3 out, no extra approaching 2 out
towards rear, a little keen, brought down 2nd
towards rear, slightly impeded 2nd, slight mistake 5th, headway into 9th and pushed along approaching 2 out, kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, impeded 2nd, no impression from 3 out
soon mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, no extra from next
A high-class renewal with Felix Desjy and Aramon having fought out the finish of a Grade 1 at Aintree last year with both still in top form. Tudor City won this last year, his trainer's third victory in six years. He'll be primed for a repeat but an 8lb rise makes this more difficult. Willie Mullins has won two of the last four and has five entries plus two reserves this time. Paul Townend has chosen Buildmeupbuttercup, a winner on the Flat here a year ago before runner-up in the November Handicap at Naas and three fine runs in top handicaps over timber. David Mullins is on board Mt Leinster for the yard and his mount won on the Flat here on Monday. He's on a fair mark back over timber but, despite the claims of Felix Desjy, Aramax could prove best of the Gordon Elliott entries as he's only 4lb higher than when landing the Fred Winter at Cheltenham. WONDER LAISH will have been primed to perfection by Charles Byrnes and he beat Tudor City into second when landing a Grade A handicap at Fairyhouse in December 2018. He caught the eye on his return from a very long absence when third to Aramon and Petite Mouchoir in a Tipperary Grade 3 last month and it would be no shock to see him reverse the form. Hunters Call and Fair Mountain represent UK trainers and both arrive in fine form.
Aramon (GER) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and closer early straight, pushed along to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jun beating Petit Mouchoir (11-3) by 2l, 14 ran.
Petit Mouchoir (FR) 11-10fav (11-3) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along and headed before last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Aramon (12-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jun.
Felix Desjy (FR) 10-11fav (11-12) Soon led, increased advantage and clear after 5f, 10 lengths clear halfway, travelled well 3f out, kept on well, unextended, won at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Jul beating Advantage Point (11-12) by 8l, 18 ran.
Tudor City (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Towards rear, 12th halfway, headway under 2f out, short of room and badly hampered 1 1/2f out, soon lost place, kept on final furlong, 10th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Rayounpour (8-6) at Cork 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Charli Parcs (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway from 3 out (usual 4th), 4th at last (usual 3 out), close 3rd travelling well 3f out, 2nd entering straight, pushed along to lead under 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f sft in Mar beating Jetz (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Wonder Laish 12-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out and 5th before next, 4th and pushed along approaching last, kept on into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 8 1/2l behind Aramon (12-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jun.
Buildmeupbuttercup 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway after 2 out going well, every chance last, no impression on winner flat, kept on, 4th of 24, 4 3/4l behind Saint Roi (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Mt Leinster (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Completely missed break, raced in rear, progress on outer to mid-division after 2f, improved to 4th over 4f out, travelled well 2f out, closed and ridden over 1f out, led under 1f out, kept on well, won at Galway 1m 4f mdn sft in Jul beating Ciel D'afrique (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Moon Over Germany (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, soon close up, hanging left before last, faded flat, 6th of 24, 10 3/4l behind Saint Roi (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Aramax (GER) 15-2 (11-8) Mid-division, headway travelling well before 3 out, led before last, pressed briefly flat, ran on well and asserting towards finish, won at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar beating Night Edition (11-3) by 1l, 22 ran.
Hearts Are Trumps (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along after 3 out and no extra approaching next, last of 14, 36 1/4l behind Aramon (12-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jun.
Pakens Rock (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Led after 1st, headed next, weakened quickly after 2 out, 20th of 24, 30 1/2l behind Saint Roi (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Shanning (FR) 9-2jfav (10-11) Hampered and lost prominent position at start, rear of mid-division, progress 3 out and 6th next, soon ridden and no impression on outer before last, kept on one pace run-in, 7th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Tudor City (11-0) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Hunters Call (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside when not much room just before 2 out, soon led, clear flat, easily, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jul beating Kentford Heiress (10-5) by 4 3/4l, 12 ran.
Fair Mountain (GER) 12-1 (11-6) Raced keenly, prominent, led last, headed flat, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Red Force One (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Play The Game (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) In rear, progress on outer after 4 out, briefly short of room before 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, 2nd and mistake at last, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Ardamir (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Tiger Tap Tap (GER) 33-1 (11-4) Ran freely, chased leader on outer, 4th halfway, under pressure and weakened quickly over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 20, dist behind Princess Zoe (10-13) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Hannon (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace without threatening from over 1f out, 13th of 17, 17l behind Shake A Leg (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Zoffalee (FR) 50-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway after 4 out, went 4th 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, 2nd and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Ardamir (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Turnpike Trip 10-11fav (10-1) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out, 14th of 15, 16 3/4l behind Walking On Glass (9-7) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Due Reward (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th before next, no impression, 6th of 14, 13l behind Ardamir (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Fan De Blues (FR) 11-2 (9-13) Prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, led and ridden entering straight, headed before last, no extra run-in, 7th of 22, 6l behind Thosedaysaregone (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Diamond Hill (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) A little slow into stride, soon mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 8l behind Jukebox Jive (8-5) at Naas 1m 6f hcp hvy in Nov.
